Used 2006 Dodge Charger Consumer Reviews
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Loved it untill Motor Died at 46k and Bought new.
My first brand new car in Oct 2006. Car was still in bubble wrap ect. Car has been so so on the reliability scale. The second day I had it the radio knobs fell off. At 32k the coolant reserve tank failed at least it was parked when that happened. The car is not driven much only on short trips. The car drives excellent ect. But the reliability isnt great. I am a 40 yr old and dont hot rod this car like a18yr old. This is where the kicker comes in. At 46k the motor failed... would not start. Towed to Dodge and found it dropped a valve seat and damaged the whole motor. Dodge said it was a common problem. I was lucky got the 4k warranty from dealer didn't pay anything for repair. TRADING IT IN!!
2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
I bought the car with 7100 miles on it, and have driven it (carefully) through all four North Dakota seasons. It isn't what I'd call a "winter" car around here but it has done the job just fine. No squeaks, rattles, leaks, mechanical trouble of any kind except the passenger seat sensor got tipped up a teeny bit by my girlfriend's shoe- adjusted back by hand in 30 seconds. I have Top Banana #298 and I would advise anyone with the opportunity to buy one! I have 37900 on it now. Prepare for everyone you meet to stare and almost every kid to shout "it's Bumblebee from Tranformers!" (of course that's a Camaro but I don't get offended)
OKIE CHARGER
This is a wonderful car, very proud to own and drive. Always exciting and never labored feeling. Very quick and fast, yet so polite you wished it pushed you back in the seat more (I NEED an SRT8). Only one problem, a strut or other suspension nut was loose after a few days of driving and made a horrible rattle. The tightened and all has been well, but a little grey cloud. I can easily get 20.4 mpg which I think is good for this 8 cyl. Gets attention. Have barely begun to explore the large owner's manual to setup things more to my taste. Sound system is loud and still CLEAN. Transmission is great. After Chevy, Ford, Honda, I'm still amazed I trully enjoy this car as much as I do.
I am spoiled!
I got this car in 2006, the RT model. At the time I wanted a mustang but I had to have a car with roomy backseat for my babies (furry ones). Also i am afraid of big bridges and this car flies over with ease. My stepmom loves the backseat roominess (she drives a cozy mercedes and I can tell she likes mine better). I drive like an old lady a lot but I love the pick up when I am passing and annoyed with other cars:) It is a large frame though and parking it is troublesome, have had a few dings. I was sold on the leather interior and heated seats. I don't like the gas mileage though. Overall I am pretty happy with this car. Watch out for me on the road at least once a month:)
All Charged Up!
This car attracts a lot of attention. Performance is excellent; however, it would be better if the car lost a few hundred pounds. Exciting to drive!
Car review
It is a nice car. The only thing I do not like is the carpet. I think they could have went with a little more plush carpet. It is very thin.
Unfortunately Not Happy
I've had my car for a little over 3 years and I was really enjoying driving my car, until recently. I guess I was 1 of the unfortunate owners. It all started with a ticking noise, which then turned into a knocking noise, which then turned to my engine rattling and car stalling. And yes, this all happened after my warranty ended. Apparently the rocker arms went bad on the right side and was told the left side would break in time. The shifter broke as well. I had to take it into the shop and 1100.00 later, no noise and the shifter works. Both are known problems and its very disappointing that they weren't recalls. Thought buying American was better, guess not Dodge proved me wrong.
Love this car!
I love this car. Smooth ride, clean and comfortable. I get nothing but positive feedback on the drive (I like to promote the car, so I toss people the keys all the time and say light er' up!) The power is sheer is awesome. I went from a 1998 GP GT (first car) to this, and sweet Baby Jesus! I've got a 5 year finance on this car, and if things go well, I WILL be buying another Charger (hopefully they're still around). The only gripe is occasionally the car won't start properly til' I tap the gas, but that's not too big a problem. Beautiful, powerful, aggressive looking fun car.
Great car
I'm very impressed with my Charger SXT.The ride is unbelievable.The handling is great,wherever you want the car to go it goes there.The car solid built.Brakes are great,and steering as easy as anything I've driven.The styling has nice features.I enjoy my ride every time.This car, I think will be a hit for Chrysler like the 300.
Very Cool Car!
I bought my RT a couple of weeks ago and I love it. It drives nice and has a lot of power. I love the GPS system and the interior layout (although the cupholders should be larger).
Still good as new
This car has help up extremely well, the paint is the only thing I take issue with as there is some light fading only. Interior has help up very well, leather still in great shape. Performance is as strong as it was when new, brakes still strong with the original pads!!! Gas mileage varies with how hard you hit the HEMI, set the cruise at 70 and get 26.5 mpg, set it at 60 and get between 30-31 mpg! The best part is while getting those mpg #'s it will still hit 60 in under 6 seconds, I think the only car I would replace this with would be the Challenger R/T or SRT- 8 or another Charger R/T or SRT-8. They all run as good as they look, plus they can carry 4 or 5 people in comfort and style.
Best Vehicle I've owned !
Plenty of power and gas mileage is where I expected it to be. Ride, I feel is rather stiff. Style and the looks I get are great! I love that autostick shift, WOW what a down shift that is. It will set you back in the seat! LOVE IT!!
People are Attracted to my Baby!
My baby is a real monster. My supervisor once told me it was too manly for me.. Manly? LOL! I'm a girl and I love this thing. I have had it for a year and a half and I have had no problems with it... It's a keeper. It attracts people's attention. I know they say that Dodge is not very good with it's cars... I hope that this statement is wrong and I hope not to have any problems with it.
Feels Like a $50,000 car
A friend who knows fine cars said that the Hemi-RT feels like a $50,000 car even though my Charger is the $30,000 Charger RT with the fancy red paint as its only option. Every morning turning the key to bring the Hemi V8 to life makes me smile and the power drivers seat and with the lether as well as the multi adjustable wheel and Boston Acustic 6 speaker sound system make this car a very good value at its price point. The Charger feels solid as a bank vault and the attention that this car gets at the store or buying gas makes me feel sort of like a rock star. The 340 HP Hemi will get an honest 24 MPG on the highway if you let it. Bottom line I cant wait for my next drive!
Lovin' it
Picked up my Black SXT about a month ago. So far I love everything about it, from the looks, to the ride, to the performance. I've had a few service station guys ask me to pop the hood so they could look and I've just got the V6.
Loved Car but Lots of Problems
I purchased car new 2/06, 1st 15000 miles no problems. Then a transmission leak which was fixed by the dealer. Front rotors warped around 24000 which I had to pay to repair. Around 28000 miles rocker arm shaft dowels sheared in both exhaust shafts- engine rebuild under warranty. Around 32000 miles outer tie rod ends replaced under warranty. Now at 39300 miles I am told that inner tie rod ends are shot & Steering gear needs replacing. Dealership trying to get this covered under warranty but if not $1000 out of my pocket. Never had a car with this many problems so early on. I do not beat on the car and have changed oil every 3000 miles. Must have got a bad one.
She's a brick house!
I love this car! Styling is on point, Dodge hit a home run with this one. I laugh at the new Mustangs, there is no comparision. Interior room is great, and handling superior. My baby came with "Charger" pinstripping applied @ dealership, gave a even more dynamic appearence to her. Not a day goes by that someone is not asking about the car. I have to get the SRT-8 as soon as possible. INSTANT CLASSIC!!!
Great Car!!!
Bought this car when Mustang wanted couldn't be found. Wanted hemi, but settled for V-6, more affordable. Love the styling, reminds me of old Chargers...ride is smooth, and handles great, 50/50 weight distribution makes this car a real agile machine.
One of the best cars I have ever owned
Very attractive, Powerful ,Secure,Reliable and fun to drive. plenty of room for drivers over six foot,nice layout of interior plenty of everything you need excellent in all aspects.
Best car I've ever owned..
I love it. I look forward to driving it everyday. It's fast, it handles well and it's comfortable.
This car is plain awesome!
I bought the Charger Daytona R/T. I can't say enough about this car. Absolutely beautiful and amazing to drive!
Unhappy in Bay Area
I bought the car with 21,000 miles. I didn't start experiencing any problems until my car kept vibrating when I stopped. I had it checked and was told that my tire rods were worn. Then I started hearing a noise coming from the engine (a rocker shaft). After having this and a 90,000 mile service costs me $2087.00. Now my engine light constantly comes on. I was told to open the gas cap and let out some of the air. After reading a lot of the reviews, I noticed that this car should have had some recalls. Of course my extended warranty ended at 70,000.
Best car I've ever owned
My previous car was a 5 series BMW and before that was a Lexus LS400. In my opinion the Charger is better than either. It's quicker, roomier and (so far) more reliable than the BMW, plus it's as comfy as the Lexus yet handles much better. The fact that it was significantly less expensive than either is just icing on the cake.
Muscle is for Moms, too
This is a beautiful, fun to drive car. It transitions nicely from being a family sedan to a "hot" ride quickly. The safety features are impressive, and while many have said the interior leaves much to be desired, I find the design very "woman friendly". We have driven out in the country to see how well the car responds, and let me tell you....it rocks!!
Nice car overall
I've enjoyed this car since the day I purchased it. After 11 months of ownership, I still catch myself looking over my shoulder at it, as I walk away. Fun car to drive. The 3.5 V6 is more than enough power for most driving. Expected a bit better gas milage.. the V8 guys get close to what I get. Now Dodge has snared me with a well designed/good quality car, I may have to look at the new Challenger. Good job Dodge.
Great car!
I bought this car used with 40000 miles on it. I have only had one problem with it and that was replacing the inner tie rods($470), I was told that this is a very common repair for these vehicles. Overall, I love driving this car and I would recommend it to anyone. If you buy this car, expect expensive repairs. I recommend extended warenty.
Love it!
When was the last time you were stopped by perfect strangers who wanted to talk to you about your awsome ride? Well get used to it if you get yourself a 2006 Charger. Very fun to drive and solid handling.
Shark in traffic
I love this car. I've got the Magnesium Pearl, and feel like I'm driving a shark. Cruising right along nice and quiet. BAM! A horsepower feeding frenzy and nothing left but the carcasses of an import trying to ace me at a stop sign. My wife was dead set against getting this car, but now loves it.
Jess's Charger
I love the power of my car. I love the design. Everyone thinks I am driving a luxury car, but I wished that I would have waited and got the SRT8
overall impressed
Got the car almost a year ago. Now it has 55k miles. Paid $13k. Gas mileage is about 300 miles to the tank. Put 20's on it and it looks great. Love the exterior look. Got pinstrip down the doors to the trunk, didn't like it at first but it breaks up lines and it looks great. I knew the interior wasn't anything super. I like the White gauges. Will need to replace the power steering hose soon it is slightly leaking. Oh and tint all 5 Windows
The Bomb!
My husband just bought me the Charger R/T for Christmas and I love it! It passes other cars with ease. I love the autostick. It is great for passing others! I would highly recomend others to buy this car. I guarantee you will never regret it!
Best Car of the YEar
It is the best car of the year cause of its muscular shape, luxurious and roomy interior. Very fast and a howling engine. Best sedan, it gets no problems. I am glad and very happy that I bought it. It is also way better than any Ford, Honda, or a Toyota.
Almost 3 years old
2006 SXT, Cool Vanilla, Sunroof, Leather heated seats. The honeymoon period is over. Although I still enjoy the overall ride, power and performance, I am bothered by the electrical issues, and the cheap interior this car has. Also the lack of amenities other cars offered for the price tag. The bad: Cheap plastic interior, passenger door handle broke, plastic glove box door handle broke. Leather seats look/feel cheap. Electrical sucks, rear driver side window won't go down. sometimes the Sunroof does a wacky open close open when you press the button. Horrible radio, especially with AM reception. The check engine light is lit at only 37K miles. And mind you, I baby this car
The NEW Charger !!
Thank goodness this one is built better than it's namesake. I've been looking at these a while, and final bought. It drives great, even the V6 has more than enough get-up-and-go for most. Mileage, so far on mixed driving, is just over 25 mpg, which is good. Easy to drive, comfortable to own. This IS a great car.
06 Charger Daytona Go-Man-Go #996 of 4k
My wife and I purchased this car 3 months to the day and it has been the best car we ever had. It is a lot quicker than our '03 Mustang GT we traded in. A lot more comfortable as well. We get a lot of stares going down the street because of the color. The 5.7 Hemi is very good, dependable, and quick as well as the 5spd autostick. It handles like a sportscar,and the fact it has independent rear suspension, that was a big plus. The interior is very nice and roomy lots of space for the passengers in back. It doesnt have that plastic smell that most interiors have either. The trunk is exceptionally large and the fact the rear seats fold down is a plus. This will be a car to last a long time.
My R/T
The Charger R/T is a performance vehicle with plenty of luggage space. This vehicle is comfortable and fun to drive.
Daytona R/T Charger
I waited many years for a Hemi in a pssenger car again. My car is a limited edition #1099 of 4000 in production. It is fun, fast and turns heads. Everywere I take this "Beast" people want to know if they can take it for a ride. My response, cut me a check for $40,000 and ride all you want.
Wow !!
Being 54 yrs old I can remember the fun of the Muscle Car Era...I remember my '69 Olds 442 and I can remember sitting at a red light watching the gas gauge vibrate towards E. After raising my family and going through years of dissapointment with cars I've owned and suffering through the mini-van stage I have finally found a car that is not only made for a man but is a blast to drive. The high output V6 is exactly that, and so far the mileage is excellent. When I look out at it it seems to be saying "Drive Me". I'm sure the Hemi would give me flash backs to days gone by, but the V6 has all the power I would ever need with the economy I want. Take one out for a test drive and have fun !
Jack's Hemi
The Charger has been the most fun car to drive. It holds the road solidly and accelerates without hesitation.
Tie Rod, Engine light, lighting bolt
Well it is a nice car to drive but has spent a lot of time with issues. for example three times the Bluetooth had to be fixed still not working, tires have to be replaced every year, engine light on continually even after it has been fixed the light shines again within a couple of days, lighting bolt light that tells you to heat the car up when the temp outside is below a certain degree comes on in the middle of the summer when it is 25 celcius outside and if you do not let it warm up the car will not run properly (near got in an accident a few times the engine cuts out- no power) we have had this looked at but it continues to be an issue now the tie rod ends are gone again. We got a bad one.
WOW!!!
This R/T is one unbelievable car... The 5.7L Hemi is very responsive and fast. Not too bad on gas consumption due to the computerized switching from 8 to 6 to 4 cylinders, depending on the cruising situation--all occurs in 1/25th of a second. UConnect bluetooth set up with bluetooth enabled cell phones. Alpine Navigation with Boston Acoustic sound system. Leather accoutrements. The autolink transmission has the auto/manual feature that adds to the fun to drive quotient.
Charger RT beats Merc E500, Lexus LS430
RT is 68th car in 25 years. Incredible value and performance. 0-60 in 5.2 with road/track performance pckge - amazing handling. Sticker of $33,695 sold at $30,100! Have owned 04 LS430 & 01 Mercedes E500. Both cars today would be over $60k equiped same way. RT rides on Mercedes platform and has 5 speed Mercedes tiptronic transmission. It drives effortlessly and is very quiet,extremely comfortable & fun
5 seconds of fun, then coast
... because after you hit 60 mph she'll roll to the county line! Thinking about Mopar's lastest Hemi sedan? How about 0-60 in 5.7 seconds? How about 19.5 mpg back and forth to work? How about head-snappin good looks? How about a comfortable ride that's not afraid of the twisties? How about a heated leather seat thats more comfy than a Laz-y-boy? Traction control? Electronic Stablity Control? 4-wheel independent suspension? Polished 18" wheels with 60 series rubber? Music Hall quality sound with Sirius and 6 disc in-dash changer? For under $30,000K? A new 2004 Pacifica for my wife convinced me that DaimlerChrysler is the future of Detroit iron. If your looking for a new ride; go Charger R/T!
I Love This Car!!
Even though my Charger has the 3.5 liter, it still kicks major butt. I bet it can mop up a lot of cars that have V-8's. I fell in love with this car when I first saw it with my eyes. The new Charger is an eye pleaser and looks very intimidating.I have gotten many compliments on its looks. My neighbor keeps giving me the thumbs up everytime he sees me driving it. The Charger is the best driving vehicle I have ever driven. I try to find excuses to go out somewhere just so I can drive it. I have never been that way with any other car. Everything rocks with this car, even the stereo. The 2006 Dodge Charger is an awesome car. I can't get enough of it.
Almost as fun as my '69 Roadrunner.
Nice sound!! Great power! Tough keeping foot off the floor. The best color for me is the Inferno Red. (With this car it maybe it should be called "Arrest ME red". Almost as fun as my '69 Roadrunner. Maybe I'll get a Daytona too.
Great car
Have only had the Charger for a little over a month but I must say it is one great car. Drives wonderfully and has no lack of power. The seats are comfortable and everything inside is right where it should be. The dash is on the plain side but very functional. Also love the sunroof...gives the whole car an "airy" look.
Great for the money
I owned a 2003 G35 coupe which I loved, but traded for the SRT-8. Unbelievable car with a great deal of Mercedes influence in the suspension and trans. Extremely fast, quick and with uncanny braking power for such a large car. The main surprise was how comfortable it is on the road and how quickly you may pass with a slight touch of the pedal. The mileage is not great---around 17 all around and 20 on the highway, but then again that is to be expected. LOVE IT!!!
Love the Car but....
I will say I love the speed and the people in the rear view mirror. However there are some things that I am very upset with. A new car after $12,000 miles of use should not already need new rotors. I had to fight the dealership to get this warrantied. At the same time I was having radio issues as well as passenger's power window would not roll down. Then came the navagation system, then a transmission leak. All in all it took 1 yr and 3 separate car dealerships to work out the rotor issue (two times), radio/nav. system, transmission leak, power lock. I think finally all the bugs have been worked out. Just hope the car holds up for the years we have to pay for it.
It's bad!
I can't explain how awesome this car is i love it so much it's so fast so comfortable and i have no complaints. I'm used to driving my 1995 dodge Dakota, but now wit this 5.7 lr hemi powered beast man it's no match i drive it everywhere and the whole time im on the road, the eyes are on my, i put a srt-8 spoiler on it and it is a dark red with silver pinstripe. white leather interior, sunroof smoothest ride i have ever been in and a custom chrome grill. i could go on but i'm am leaving it at that, but i can't say one bad thing about this car.
5.7 L Hemi Midnight Blue
I'm 38 yrs old with a family of 4. After some extensive research and looking for a good all around family car, I purchased a 2006 Dodge Charger RT with spoiler showing 46,000 km on the odometer. The Charger RT has great looks, grin smiling power, and is a great all around family car with lots of rear trunk space. The interior is simple & pleasing. Gas mileage on the highway is fairly decent as long as you keep it under 110km/h as the MDS will stay on. Highway 24-28 mpg. It's hard to keep good gas mileage though with the HEMI when you have 340hp at the mercy of your right foot. At the end of the day, this car is an amazing bang for the buck. PS. Put a K&N Cold Air Intake on!